IP Ratings
IP Ratings
IP Ratings
The IP rating (International Protection, IEC 60529) is a The second digit of the IP code indicates the equipment’s
code which specifies what external influences the equip- protection against penetration by water resulting in damage.
ment is designed for. The IP rating is made up of two
digits and can contain an additional letter if the actual
personal protection against direct contact with live parts
IP Key
is better than that indicated by the first digit.
0 Unprotected
First digit:
The first digit of the IP code indicates the equipment’s
protection against penetration by solid objects and pro-
tection of personnel against direct contact with live parts. Protected against dripping water
1 falling vertically (condensation).
IP Key 2
Protected against water drops falling
up to 15°C from the vertical.
0 Unprotected
Additional letters
An additional letter indicates the protection of personnel A With the back of the hand (Ø 50mm).
against direct contact with live parts (where the actual B With the finger (Ø 12mm, L=80mm).
personal protection against direct contact with live parts is C With a Ø 2.5mm, L=100mm tool.
better than that indicated by the first digit). D With a Ø 1 mm, L=100mm wire.
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